Plaza Accord
Coverage of Plaza Accord in the Nexus archive.
- Dollar risks rising but Plaza Accord-style coordination not feasible now: ex-IMF adviser
A former IMF adviser states that Plaza Accord-style exchange-rate coordination is no longer feasible due to central banks prioritizing domestic objectives, complicating the transition to a multipolar international monetary system. Concerns over the dollar's rising risks and the dollar-centred monetary system are highlighted.
- Merz floats Plaza Accord redux to tame China’s trade practices
Trade tensions between the EU and China are escalating as the EU's trade chief calls for a reset of the unbalanced trade relationship, and Germany's chancellor criticizes China's unfair trade practices, suggesting a Plaza Accord-style approach.
- Europe wants a new Plaza Accord for China – seriously?
G7 leaders at a summit in France failed to reach a public agreement on addressing China's overcapacity and currency manipulation issues, overshadowed by conflicts in Iran and Ukraine and U.S. President Donald Trump's influence. The article references a potential new Plaza Accord for China, highlighting unresolved tensions over Chinese exports impacting Europe.